High Wind — Western Whatcom, Washington

2003-10-16 · Western Whatcom, Washington

Wider weather episode

High winds cut power to about 50,000 homes and businesses. Dozens of trees downed, one hit a mobile home and another crushed 4 cars. A man was killed as he tried to stomp out a fire caused by a downed power line. In Conway, a 95 year old barn was blown over.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5371285. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.